Wedoany.com Report-Jun 3, Nokia has entered into a significant agreement with Vodafone Qatar to modernize the operator’s nationwide network, enhancing 5G services for consumers and businesses across Qatar. The initiative aims to deliver faster, more secure, and adaptable connectivity while preparing the network for future technological advancements.

The partnership expands the collaboration between Nokia and Vodafone Qatar, utilizing Nokia’s comprehensive technology to increase network capacity, reduce latency, and accelerate the introduction of new services. By incorporating automation and enhanced security, the solutions will improve operational efficiency and responsiveness to meet Qatar’s growing demand for high-speed connectivity, driven by an ICT sector projected to grow at 8.5% annually through 2030.

Nokia’s technology includes multi-cloud core software solutions such as Packet Core, Converged Charging, and Networks Data Analytics Function, leveraging advanced cloud capabilities. These enable cloud-native automation, scalability, and flexibility in Vodafone Qatar’s multi-access core network. Additionally, Nokia’s Digital Operations software supports end-to-end orchestration, 5G slicing automation, and AI-driven assurance, ensuring reliable and rapid service delivery.

Sheikh Hamad Abdulla Jassim Al-Thani, Chief Executive Officer of Vodafone Qatar, stated: “Vodafone Qatar continuously embraces new opportunities to deploy emerging technologies as part of its commitment to driving digital transformation in Qatar, in line with Qatar National Vision 2030. Our work with Nokia enables us to become more agile and responsive to the evolving needs of customers and businesses. By integrating advanced fiber, mobile, and cloud capabilities, we are shaping a smarter, more secure network that can support everything from customized home Wi-Fi to the latest enterprise technologies.”

Raghav Sahgal, President of Cloud and Network Services at Nokia, said: “This collaboration reflects the depth of our portfolio and the strength of our partnership with Vodafone Qatar. Through more flexible scaling, reliability, and near zero-touch automation that our advanced core and broadband solutions deliver, Nokia will provide greater network agility and service offerings, and provide our partner with all the tools they need to more efficiently manage and extract greater value from their network assets.”

The agreement supports Vodafone Qatar’s goal to enhance network infrastructure, offering advanced broadband access, enterprise solutions via 5G slicing, and scalable systems to meet evolving digital demands. This collaboration strengthens Qatar’s digital economy by providing robust, future-ready connectivity solutions.